TCS Board Of Education Chair Eric Wilson To Seek Third Term

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa City Board of Education Chair Eric Wilson on Friday announced he will seek re-election to his office.

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Wilson has served as school board chair since 2016 and said that because of the defeat of the recent city property tax referendum that would have financially benefited city schools, experienced leadership is needed to guide the school system during the next four years.

“I am proud of the progress we have made for all of our students and our wonderful system,” Wilson said. “During the last 8 years, working alongside Dr. Daria’s strong vision and leadership, we have made TCS better than we found it. However, despite our progress, we still have much work to do.”

Wilson went on to say that he is looking toward the next four years and addressing the challenges ahead before mentioning relationship-building among TCS and local businesses.

“It’s time for the Board and the System to work more closely with local Tuscaloosa businesses and implement partnerships that benefit each other,” Wilson said. “We all must understand that when our businesses succeed AND our schools succeed, Tuscaloosa as a whole succeeds.”

If elected, Wilson said he will focus on building up the success of initiatives like pre-k, reading proficiency and career readiness programs.

"We must continue to focus on results in the classroom, school security and financial accountability," he said. "By doing that we prepare our students for a bright future and our community for continued economic success.”

The Tuscaloosa municipal elections are set for March 4.

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